Ranking as #48 as Current Best MMA Middleweight Fighter, Julian Marquez never thought he would return to fighting once again after suffering an injury. Known as the Cuban Missile Crisis, doctors had given up hope and advised him to take another career, but Julian restored his faith and strength; and today, he has won his First UFC fight after injury submitting Maki Pitolo.
Julian Marquez Age, Birthday, Parents, Ethnicity
Julian was born on the 15th of September, 1990 in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up with his elder brother Antonio Miguel Marquez. Julian’s father Fernando Marquez was born in Pinar del Río and came to the United States at the age of two along with his grandparents in 1971. First, they settled in New Jersey and then in Kansas City. Julian’s mother Shannon was an American lady who passed away in 2014.
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He grew up with his big family of his grandparents, uncles, and cousins. Julian’s father, being Cuban, always motivated both his sons to reach Major Leagues. So, when Julian was 10, he used to play baseball. At age 12, he started training because he likes to compete.
Growing up, Julian used to watch boxing matches, wrestling, along with his father. He grew up watching UFC, his father wet for wrestling practicing as well. After finishing school, Marquez entered MMA and his father entered as a referee.
Julian Marquez Career Biography: UFC, MMA Stats, Record
Julian started fighting at the age of 20, and he began his professional MMA career in 2014 fighting Charles Rooks. In his debut game, Julian defeated his opponent in just 53 seconds. For the next two years, Marquez didn’t face any loss but in 2016, he lost to Chris Harris at Bellator 150.
Marquez debuted in UFC in 2017 defeating Phil Hawes. He went on to win numerous fights in UFC but in 2018, he lost to Alessio Di Chirico. It was during this fight that Julain suffered from a fully torn latissimus dorsi. It took almost 31 months for Julian to recover from his injury and to come back to UFC. Furthermore, Julian also runs a podcast, Beauty and the Beast, with adult film star Kendra Lust.
Julian Marquez Injury
The Cuban Missile Crisis has put an end to a truly personal and sports crisis; that he could only overcome helped by his inner strength and the love of his family. Julian came very close to seeing his mixed martial arts career reach the brink of the abyss after his previous fight on July 18, 2018, tore the latissimus dorsi muscle.
The doctor who treated him did not hesitate to tell Julain to prepare to face a possible retirement from combat. Marquez was told to look for another source of income because his condition was severe. So much so that it appeared as if Julian would never be able to throw a blow or face the attacks of an opponent. First, he cried with rage, then he told himself that he was not going to give up. He vowed to return to the UFC at any cost.
With continuous training, routine work, and support of his family, Julian finally did the impossible thing and returned to the UFC ring. Not only that, he even secured his first win after his come back. Julian currently has a pro record of 8-2-0 with 6 wins by knockout, 2 by submission, and rest by decision.
Julian Marquez Married, Wife, Children
Back in late 2020, Julian was rumored to be married as he was seen wearing a ring on his ring finger. But, it all appeared to be a wrong assumption on the viewer’s side as Julian came forth clarifying that he isn’t married.
Marquez posted a video on Facebook to clear the air and explained that he had to wear his ring on his left hand’s ring finger; because he injured his right-hand knuckle. Also Julian didn’t forget to mention that he is married to his game, for the time being.
Furthermore, Julian is not only unmarried, but he is not dating anyone either. And, by the way, after his current win against Maki Pitolo, Julian has asked Miley Cyrus, an American Singer, to be his Valentine. That was some bold move right there. We hope Cyrus replies!
Julian Marquez Net Worth, Salary, Earnings 2021
For his every fight in UFC, Julian is paid $62,000. Since Julian has participated in 10 fights, he has already earned $620,000 from his fights solely.
Moreover, apart from his fighting career, Julian also runs the Podcast show Beauty and the Beast from which is becoming quite popular among his fans. Marquez also makes money from sponsorships and his social media accounts. So, to date, Julain Marquez’s net worth amounts to nearly $500,000.
Julian Marquez Height
The MMA Middleweight Fighter stands at a height of 6ft 2 inches and weighs 84 kg. He has naturally brown hair and has light blue eyes just like his mother’s.
Julian Marquez Social Media
Julian loves two things in life, his family and his MMA career which can be clearly seen through his 1304 posts in his Instagram account which has to date 31.6k followers.
His video of asking out Miley Cyrus to be his Valentine has also been posted in his Twitter account that he created in June 2014 which has to date 7,936 Followers.
The Facebook page Julian Marquez MMA which he created on April 7, 2014, has gained popularity among his fans as he has been followed by 4,118 people. He has shared the story of 31 months of his struggle.
Julian also shares the video of his training and his fighting on his official YouTube channel Julian Marquez which he created on Jan 7, 2017.
Quick Wiki Facts and Information on Julian Marquez
| Full Name/Real Name | Julian Marquez |
| Nickname | The Cuban Missile Crisis |
| Birthday / Date of Birth | 15th of September, 1990 |
| Age | 30 |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Born Country | USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Ethnicity | Mixed: Cuban American |
| Parents | Fernando Marquez and Shannon |
| Siblings | Elder brother Antonio Miguel Marquez |
| Profession | MMA Fighter |
| Education(college/university) | N/A |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Wife | None |
| Children | None |
| Social Media | YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter |
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Hair color | Natural brown |
| Height in Meters | 1.89 meters |
| Height | 6 ft 2 inches |
| Weight | 84 kg |
